Hoyt Axton tribute concert with Matthew Axton
Going through old hard drives I came across this concert that I recorded back in 2013, 14 years after Hoyt passed away. Donna, Matt's mother and Hoyt's wife and piano player, organized this concert which was performed at the El Portal theater in North Hollywood, CA. I realized that this recording had never been made public, so here it is and we hope Hoyt’s fans will enjoy this little bit of history.
I had the pleasure to play guitar with Hoyt in the mid 70's and co-produce with Donna his last album, Spin Of The Wheel, in 1991.
The band is comprised of former band members and features Hoyt’s son Matthew on lead vocals.
Matthew Axton - lead vocals
Donna Axton - piano
Hank Barrio - guitar
Mark Dawson - acc guitar, harmonica, vocals
Bruce “Buffalo” Barlow - bass
Rhys Clark - drums
Dennis Fetchet - fiddle
Katie Moffet - vocals
Carol Dawson - vocals
Jana Lee Eberly - vocals
Pam Barlow - vocals
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Thanks guys Hoyt was a legend .
Well done friends, Hoyt was a one of a kind songwriter and performer.
I really enjoyed this concert Al, and thank you for putting it up online. I created and have hosted the Hoyt Axton Discography website, since prior to Hoyt's passing, but I was unaware of this tribute concert until one of Hoyt's fans, Julie Rose Palmer, recently advised me of it. I've added a link to the video on my my website, which I hope will please some of Hoyt's old fans. My history with Hoyt's music goes back to 1964 when I was in college and one of my roommate's girlfriend bought him one of Hoyt's earliest albums, Thunder and Lightnin'. Hoyt's music became a passion for me and later for my wife Elna as well. Our first son's middle name is Axton, and I went to high school with Janalee Eberly, one of Hoyt's long time backup singers. I still host the discography website, and many of Hoyt's old fans are still writing and asking questions. I also especially enjoyed the rehearsal video you added to KZread, since it includes all of Hoyt's family and friends. Thank you again for sharing. Ray Kawal
My goodness what a great voice Hoyt has passed on to Matt, I’ve been a fan of Hoyt since the 80’s, saw him live in concert too, great singer /songwriter. So pleased to see this 👏👏❤
i got to hang out with hoyt for a bit it was so dam cool
I am a big fan. I visited his grave site in hamilton montana I was working in lolo montana and didnt know he was so close to where i was. Loved his songs. I have several 45 rpm records.
wow! his son sounds just like him! so glad i stumbled upon this gem! i still listen to Hoyt on cd in my car.
love it
This awesome hoyt so understed
Hoyt Axton was GREAT! i have the 45 of Joy to the World hanging on my wall. i interviewed him once and he told me his proudest moment was hearing a kid sing the song.
@laneyclevenger8488
6 ай бұрын
Gosh, I can hear Hoxt in Matthew's voice.
Great Tribute to Hoyt. I think Matt is great but I wish he would have acknowledged Jana Lee Eberly and Hank Bario. They were always there with Hoyt for EVER. and ALWYS great.
@ScoreOneMedia
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. FYI, Hank and Jana Lee are both introduced at the end along with the rest of the band and they also appear in the interviews video.
@alanselmanaj7306
6 ай бұрын
I found the interview video after I posted this. Great job.